It’s Taper Time. I also got a great book called Paleo for Athletes (something like that – Kevin Koskella from TriSwimCoach.com suggested it), and it’s been super helpful, especially as they really break down nutrition in the final Endurance/Taper stage. Nothing much new, just good stuff to remember. Jane and I did our last “long” […]
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Promises Made – Promises Kept…My Vineman Experience
So, about 5-6 months ago, I came to the realization that I was going to need a Secret Weapon during the Ironman event. When was this? During my 1/2-Iron at Sedona. When I ran up to the car where H was waiting with hydration for me and said that I was really feeling sick (which […]
Tips For Dating Endurance Athletes
Too funny not to share – from Coach Sedonia. :-) A dating guide to understanding your triathlete (or runner or cyclist…) “I am an outdoors type of person.” Really means: I train in any type of weather. If it’s raining, snowing, 90 degrees w/100% humidity, or winds gusting at 30 mph. I don’t want to […]
Your First Ironman: A How-To Guide
My race buddy Maria “M-Dot” and I are tinkering with “race strategy” back and forth (I hope that we worry this subject to death so that we’re all set when the Event rolls around). Thought I should share with ya’ll, too. Your First Ironman: A How-To Guide A guide that takes you from check-in to the […]
One of my favorite pictures ever…
…this is from TN-teammate Missy. We had a bike workout last week that involved keeping track of your RPMs, going up and down (“hill simulations”), varying the speed, varying the timing, etc. She was having trouble keeping track – so she discovered the perfect system…. I mean, what better system than counting with colored bears? […]
Louisville Weather For Race Day
(courtesy of Missy) Here is the historical weather for Louisville on Aug 29th from weather underground: Daily Precipitation: The Average Daily Precipitation is 0.06 with a historical range of 0.00 to 0.38 There is a 43% chance of a Precipitation Day.(6 days out of 14 in historical record) Most consecutive days found in historic record: […]
The 99 Steps of a Typical Ironman Trip
(courtesy of Head Coach Dave) The 99 steps of a typical IM trip Arrive in town. Find over-priced accommodations you are staying a minimum of four nights at Unpack bicycle, spread gear around room randomly. Attempt to reassemble bicycle, realize you forgot to mark your seat and handlebar position before disassembly. Guess position and tell […]
GO VinePeeps, GO!
Today’s been crazy. VERY chilly swim at Aquatic Park (mid-50s I would say, and overcast with a breeze, plus a very strong and cold tide coming in). Jane and I got out after 45 minutes – we felt energetic, we were just super chilled, enough that we couldn’t talk. Another lovely surprise was on our 3rd […]
Triple Brick…SOC Lifestyles…Wow, I’m Tired…
I’m tired. Mentor Margaret says that’s what happens about now. You’re just so tired of training, tired of getting up at 5 a.m., tired of the pool, tired of your run courses, and perhaps particularly tired of your bicycle seat. About 3/4 of my Teammates are doing the Vineman ironman-length race on Saturday – 2 […]
Mental Attitude for Ironman – particularly for my Vineman peeps!
Mental Attitude for Ironman from Triathlon Training In the final days before you race an Ironman it is essential that you keep a few things in mind. Ironman essence – Gratitude The Ironman hype in the final week before race day often makes you forget the reason you are racing in the first place. Excitement is […]